Maryland State Police said a Wicomico County Grand Jury issued an indictment Tuesday charging Paul A. Tatem with first- and second-degree murder, two counts of armed robbery, two counts of robbery, two counts of first- and second-degree assault, attempted first- and second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, theft between $1,000 and $10,000, two counts of wearing/carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to injure, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and felon in possession of a firearm. The indictment ordered Tatem be held without bond in the Wicomico County Detention Center.

Tatem, 35, of Quantico, Maryland, was initially arrested on July 1 on a parole retake warrant and a theft warrant. He has been held in the detention center without bond since that time.

Tatem is charged with the murder of Donald G. Mariner, 72, who was found dead in his home in the 27000 block of Pemberton Drive in Salisbury early on the morning of April 16. Mariner and his housemate, a 50-year-old man, had both been assaulted when a man entered the home during an apparent home invasion. Mariner was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy determined Mariner died from blunt-force injuries. The younger victim survived.

During the investigation, state police said they found Mariner's truck abandoned on West Main Street near the VFW, about 2 miles from the crime scene.

The investigation into this murder and assault is continuing. Additional arrests are possible.